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BITESIZE | How To Work Less and Get More Done | Alex Pang #223

Dec 3, 2021 14m 27s 9 insights
Rest is so important for our health, our happiness, and our productivity, but we often think that trying to do more is better.   Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.   Today’s clip is from episode 118 of the podcast with author and former Silicon Valley tech consultant, Alex Pang.   Alex realised that when he went on a sabbatical from work, he became more productive and, in this clip, he explains how we can all work less and get more done. Thanks to our sponsor http://www.athleticgreens.com/livemore Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/3oAKmxi. For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com.  Show notes and the full podcast are available at drchatterjee.com/118   Follow me on instagram.com/drchatterjee Follow me on facebook.com/DrChatterjee Follow me on twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk
Actionable Insights

1. Rest is Work’s Partner

Understand that rest is not the opposite of work but its essential partner, as each supports and sustains the other, leading to better overall performance and well-being.

2. Practice Deliberate Rest

Actively engage in deliberate rest periods, such as walking or gardening, to allow your brain to creatively solve problems in the background and foster breakthroughs.

3. Establish Work-Life Boundaries

Consciously create and maintain clear boundaries between your work and personal life, appreciating their value for both immediate and long-term benefits to your health and productivity.

4. Reclaim Evenings and Weekends

Take your evenings and weekends seriously as your own personal time to detach from work, which reduces burnout and improves your happiness and effectiveness at home and work.

5. Take Vacations and Hobbies

Regularly take vacations and engage in hobbies that interest you on weekends to promote long-term health, reduce chronic illnesses, and help you become the person you want to be.

6. Avoid Email Before/After Sleep

Do not allow email to be the last thing you see at night or the first thing in the morning, as this practice helps maintain crucial work-life boundaries and prevents overwork.

7. Embrace “Less Is More”

Challenge the cultural idea that constant doing is better, recognizing that intentionally doing less can be beneficial and lead to multiple positive outcomes.

8. Reframe Rest as Gain

Shift your perspective to view rest and downtime as something you gain from, rather than something you miss out on, to fully appreciate its benefits.

9. Consume AG1 Daily

Incorporate AG1 into your daily routine to support digestion and enrich your gut microbiome, potentially improving overall mental and physical well-being.